I often get told that my pictures are so lifelike that they think it’s a photo. That is the response that I hope for. In doing what I do, I hope to convince the observer that using wool instead of paint is a genuine art form and a wonderful medium to use, and not just a craft.
I have been creating felt landscapes using various types of wool for 4 years now. The pictures are made by wet and needle felting the wool fibers together using soap, water, and lots of agitation. I love being out in nature and I often use where I live in Scotland as inspiration for my creations.
I enjoy using various types of wool to show the different textures in the landscape. My favorite wools are Merino, Teeswater, Finnish, and Corriedale wools. I sometimes use natural wool fibers, but more often use dyed wool. I like to think of all the colors of wool the same as any artist would use a paint pallet. Wool is such a versatile medium and one I hope to continue using for many years to come!
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Scottish Castle, Eilean Donan
Summer Falls In Glencoe
Gorgeous! I love how you captured the textures of the flowing water and fields of flowers.
Robin
This is a most glorious example of needle felting and it's terrific composition as well.
Glencoe
The Lights Of Callanish
The Callanish standing stones are such a magical places to visit. I would love to see the aurora there one day.
The Cottage At Silver Sands
The deep blue of shadows in water is captured beautifully but it's really the light through the shallows that calls my attention
Summer At Loch Achtriochtan
Mist In The Glen
You nailed it perfectly! It looks like the fog really is hovering in a 2D plane above the land!
Bow Fiddle Rock At Sunset
Love all of the colours in this piece- there is nothing that beats watching the sun set on one of the Scottish isles.
Winter At Loch Achtriochtan
The Brides Veil Waterfall On Skye
Glencoe Lochan
Sunset At The Quiraing, Skye
The Devils Staircase
Glenfinnan
The View To Loch Achtriochtan
Puffin On Lunga
I adore puffins. I love how you've captured all the different textures of the flowers.
Looking To The Buachaille
Glencoe
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
Steall Falls In Glen Nevis
New Lanark Water Mill
Gorgeous- one of my favourite places. The colours of the falls are stunning in autumn.
Jacobite Train And Glenfinnan Viaduct
Summer At The Buachaille
Loch Achtriochtan
Arisaig Sunset
Dreaming Of Morar
The Rhododendrons
A Wee Boat By The Beach
Summer In The Glen
Bluebells
Seilebost On The Isle Of Harris
Red Roof Cottage
St Palladius Church
The Lost (Hidden) Valley In Glencoe
Dalbeg Beach On The Isle Of Lewis
The Cottage In Glencoe
Falls Of Dochart, Killin
Fishing Boat At Mallaig
The Cottage At Loch Achtriochtan
Glenfinnan
Aonach Eagach In Glencoe
River Cottage, Glencoe
The Ruins Of Slains Castle
The Cottage At Black Cuillins
Mist And Heather
Sun After The Storm At Eilean Donan Castle
Summer At The Buachaille
I love them. I was in Scotland 6 years ago and I still recognize some places without reading the headline...
That’s great you recognised them! I’ve done my job well in that case 😀
Load More Replies...OMG these are amazing, i can just imagine the time and dedication it must have took, i wish i could upvote this more than once
Thank you for your lovely comment! 😊
Load More Replies...WOW. Absolutely stunning. It's just wool, soap and water? Unbelievable, you made great art out of it! It's so detailed and realistic, must have taken you lots of hours. Now I want to go to Scotland and visit a gallery with your art!
Thank you, yes that’s all. I’m pleased you see it as art. Do pit Scotland on your list!
Load More Replies...All amazingly beautiful. I love how you create the textures and the water is so realistic.
I love using wool. My mm made a penguin out of wool once it is adorable.
Clearly, Sarah has proven that needle felting can undoubtedly be an art form. Her work is incredibly detailed and beautiful. Thanks to artists like Sarah McLean, I'm certain more and more people will have the opportunity to enjoy this unique art form. I own a print of one of her pieces until I can convince my husband to gift me with one of her felt "painting" originals.
I love them. I was in Scotland 6 years ago and I still recognize some places without reading the headline...
That’s great you recognised them! I’ve done my job well in that case 😀
Load More Replies...OMG these are amazing, i can just imagine the time and dedication it must have took, i wish i could upvote this more than once
Thank you for your lovely comment! 😊
Load More Replies...WOW. Absolutely stunning. It's just wool, soap and water? Unbelievable, you made great art out of it! It's so detailed and realistic, must have taken you lots of hours. Now I want to go to Scotland and visit a gallery with your art!
Thank you, yes that’s all. I’m pleased you see it as art. Do pit Scotland on your list!
Load More Replies...All amazingly beautiful. I love how you create the textures and the water is so realistic.
I love using wool. My mm made a penguin out of wool once it is adorable.
Clearly, Sarah has proven that needle felting can undoubtedly be an art form. Her work is incredibly detailed and beautiful. Thanks to artists like Sarah McLean, I'm certain more and more people will have the opportunity to enjoy this unique art form. I own a print of one of her pieces until I can convince my husband to gift me with one of her felt "painting" originals.